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HRSA Awards $2.7 Million To States To Increase Access To Oral Health Care
HRSA has awarded 16 new grants to states totaling $2.7 million to enhance efforts of a current program...

In Arkansas, Public Health Week Is Something To Smile About
Little Rock  -Oral health is not just about having a beautiful smile. Poor oral health has been ...

Oral Health For Infants And Children
Babies are born with their primary (first) set of teeth formed underneath the gums. These teeth do not...

Veterans And Survivors Dental Insurance Act Of 2008 Introduced

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer (R-Ind.), introduced H.R. 6277, the Veterans and Survivors Dental...

Essential Dental Treatment Safe For Pregnant Women, Says New Study In ADA Journal
CHICAGO - Pregnant women can safely undergo essential dental treatment and receive topical and local ...

New Disposable High-Speed Dental Drill Receives FDA Clearance
KALAMAZOO, MI .Axenic Dental, Inc., announced that it had received U.S. Food and Drug Administration ...

American Dental Association Stresses Good Oral Health During Pregnancy
Studies suggest gum disease might be associated with pregnancy outcomesCHICAGO - With Mother's Day around...

West Virginia University School Of Dentistry Receives ADEA/IFDEA Orna Shanley Prize For Enhancing Access To Care
WASHINGTON, DC-The American Dental Education Association (ADEA) and the International Federation of Dental...

Something To Smile About In Arkansas
Little Rock -Oral health is not just about having a beautiful smile. Poor oral health has been linked...

Task Force On Oral Health Of Older Adults Releases "Just The F.A.C.T.S" Oral Health Report
Hartford- The Task Force on Oral Health of Older Adults released its report Just the F.A.C.T.S after ...

February Is National Childrens Dental Health Month
The theme of this year's National Children's Dental Health Month observance, "Fight Tooth Decay 24/7,"...

Maine Health Organizations Proclaim Support For Community Water Fluoridation
Representatives from 20 major Maine health, public health, and dental health organizations reiterated...

Secretary Attends Chippewa Falls Dental Clinic Grand Opening
Department of Health and Family Services Secretary Kevin R. Hayden today attended the grand opening of...

Alternative Medical Therapy Guide From The FDA
Real Alternatives "It is best not to abandon conventional therapy when there is a known response [in ...

Report Finds Widespread Tooth Decay Among Oregon Children
Every day 5,000 Oregon school children -- the equivalent of one child in every classroom throughout the...

TRICARE To Make Access TO Dental Care Easier Overseas
Fall Church, VA Presently, host nation dentists often require military families to make full payment ...

NIDCR Launches GWAS Studies
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced earlier this month the first projects to be funded ...

23rd Dental Sees First K-9 Patient For Root Canal
The 23rd Dental Company, 1st Force Service Support Group, aboard the Combat Center had an unusual patient...

Governor Announces Plans To Expand Dental Access For Wisconsin Kids And Families
MILWAUKEE - Governor Jim Doyle today unveiled a new plan to provide all children in Wisconsin with access...

Bill To Expand Preventative Dental Services For Children
SACRAMENTO - Assemblymember Mary Hayashi (D-Hayward) announced today that her bill, AB 834, passed the...

Sandia Handheld Instrument Assesses Dental Disease In Minutes
Who would have guessed that when the Star Trek medical diagnostic tool known as the tricorder makes its...

Oral Health Improving For Most Americans, But Tooth Decay Among Preschool Children On The Rise
Americans of all ages continue to experience improvements in their oral health. However, tooth decay ...

Oral Health In Washington Faces Challenges
OLYMPIA - Washington rates low in terms of several cost-effective prevention measures for tooth decay,...

Researchers Isolate Adult Stem Cells For First Time In Tendon
Tendon, the cord-like tissue that connects muscle to bone, contains a small subset of previously unknown...

Dental Licenses Remain Suspended
Sedation Permit to be revoked SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation...

Lab On A Chip For Oral Cancer Shows Promise
Finding out whether that unusual sore in your mouth is cancerous should become a lot faster and easier...

County Will Reach Out To Uninsured Children To Get Them Health And Dental Care
Thousands of children will have access to health care thanks to the King County Executive's Children's...

Be Through With Chew
DPH Encourages Kentuckians to Give up Smokeless Tobacco In an effort to draw attention to the hazards...

A Closer Look At Treating Chronic Periodontitis
Numerous studies have suggested that the best way to fight chronic periodontitis is with a one-two therapeutic...

Efforts To Keep Kids From Getting Cavities Get A Boost
Efforts to protect Oregon's children from getting cavities are getting a boost this month as the state...

Washington Dental Service Donates $1 Million To Bring Healthy Smiles To Low-Income Children In King County
11,000-13,000 children to get oral health care coverage through King County program Uninsured children...

Laser Rules Protect Patients From Unlicensed Cosmetic Laser Procedures
OLYMPIA 3/4 Rules for cosmetic use of lasers have been filed by the Medical Quality Assurance Commission...

Dingell Makes Children's Dental Health A Priority
Introduces the Children's Dental Health Improvement Act of 2007 Washington, D.C. - Rep. John D. Dingell...

Governor Gives Recognition To The Importance Of Children's Dental Health
Governor Ted Kulongoski proclaimed February as "Children's Dental Health Month." "We are very pleased...

Oral Health Improving For Most Americans, But Tooth Decay Among Preschool Children On The Rise
Americans of all ages continue to experience improvements in their oral health. However, tooth decay ...

Department Of Health Program Aims At Children's Teeth
Pilot program in Sheridan, Johnson, Sweetwater, Sublette, Fremont, Hot Springs, Albany and Carbon counties. A...

Department Seeks Innovative Solutions To Expand Dental Access Across Wisconsin
MADISON - The Department of Health and Family Services announces that it is requesting information from...

Straight Talk On Braces
"Heavy metal bands" may conjure up images of rock music today, but many baby boomers remember them as...

Salivary Diagnostic Device
Researchers supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of ...

Future Cure For Root Canal
The promise of stem cells may someday help kids say goodbye to the dreaded root canal, scientists report....

Periodontal Disease In Florida
In 2004, among states/areas, the median estimated age-adjusted percentage of dentate adults with diabetes...

Laser Technology Study At Research Center In Virginia
In the near future, a laser device inspired by NASA may replace the dentist's drill. Flip a switch and...

Massachusettes Board Of Health And Dentistry
Mayor David T. Hildt has appointed Dr. John S. Rizza, D.M.D to the Amesbury Board of Health. Dr. Rizza...

Alleghency County Health Department Reminds Parents About Dental Care
In observance of National Children's Dental Health Month, the Allegheny County Health Department is reminding...

Dental Care For Children In Connecticut
Parents/caregivers should begin a routine of daily oral hygiene care for children at an early age.Fermentable...

Arizona Dental Sealant For Oral Health
Prevention Programs include training of health professionals and oral health programs for children. ...

California Dentist Occupational Guide
DENTISTS diagnose, help prevent and treat various disorders of the teeth and gums.  They employ ...

Georgia Oral Health Among Children
Good oral health among children in Georgia largely dependent upon family income level ATLANTA (GA) - ...

Healthier Teeth For Your Baby's Future
Take care early to protect your baby's teeth. There are things you can take before the baby is born and...

Dental Problems Associated People With Diabetes
People with diabetes are more likely to have problems with their teeth and gums because of high blood...

Tooth Loss Is Not A Natural Part Of Aging
Take care of your teeth and visit a dentist regularly. Tooth loss is not a natural part of aging, but...

ADA Offers Tips For Enjoying Holiday Sweets And Keeping That "Sweet Tooth" Intact
Eating a lot of holiday sweets may satisfy that "sweet tooth," but too much of a good thing might lead...

Flossing Still Recommended For Oral Health Care
The American Dental Association (ADA) is aware of the recent preliminary injunction against a mouthwash...

Restoring Your Smile: Dental Filling Choices
What's Right for Me? Several factors influence the performance, durability, longevity and cost of dental...

Infants, Formula And Fluoride
The ADA offers these recommendations so parents, caregivers and health care professionals have some simple...

Dental Crowns Are Used To Replace Damaged Natural Crowns
Division of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Queen's University Belfast, Grosvenor Road, Belfast...

When To Have Wisdom Teeth Removed
If they're not causing problems, you may not need surgery  (HealthDay News) -- Most people have ...

Tobacco Use Causes Oral Cavity And Pharyngeal Cancers
Approximately 75 percent of oral cavity and pharyngeal cancers are attributed to the use of smoked and...

Dental Fractures Following Tongue Barbell Piercing
Multiple dental fractures following tongue barbell placement: a case report. The number of adolescents...

Study On Silver Tooth Fillings
GAITHERSBURG, Maryland (Reuters) - A U.S. advisory panel on Thursday said a government report that found...

YAG Laser Essentially Vaporizes Decayed Tooth Tissue
Today, dentists have two other options--the erbium:YAG laser and the microair abrasion unit. FDA cleared...

Credentials Of New York State Licensed Dentists
What is a D.D.S. or a D.M.D.? What credentials do New York State licensed dentists have?D.D.S. and D.M.D....

Mercury In Dental Fillings Safe For School-Age Children
Traditional amalgam dental fillings containing mercury are safe for school-age children, two new studies...

Services Of Dentist In New York City
Does New York State license dentists in specialty areas of practice?No. New York licensed dentists are...

Cause And Symptom Of Tooth Decay
Tooth decay is one of the most common of all disorders, second only to the common cold. It usually occurs...

Important Suggestions About Dental Care For Baby
Protect Your Baby's Teeth with Fluoride Fluoride(said like floor-eyed) protects teeth from tooth decay...

Engineering Properties And Performance Of Dental Porcelain Crowns
Dental crowns are used to replace damaged natural crowns of teeth and are fixed to prepared teeth with...

Help To Save Your Knocked Out Teeth While Playing Sports
(HealthDay News) -- If you lose a tooth while playing sports or due to any other cause, quick and proper...

Refined NASA Technology May Replace Dentist's Drill
In the near future, a laser device inspired by NASA may replace the dentist's drill. Flip a switch and...

Treating Gum Disease May Reduce The Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease
The Journal of Dental Research has just published the results of a study showing that treatment of gum...

Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment Device Cleared By FDA
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) July 6, 2006 -- A ground-breaking non-surgical treatment device for treating gum...

 HemCon, Inc. Introduces Dental Dressing For Tooth Extractions
PORTLAND, Ore.--HemCon, Inc. is proud to announce the introduction of its latest dressing which is designed...

Oral Health Of Americans Has Improved According To New Report

The oral health status of Americans has significantly improved during the past decade, according to a...

The Oral Health Of Americans
The Department of Health and Human Services today released a National Call to Action to Promote Oral ...